Lib Dem deputy leader Cllr Denis Healy will put forward a Motion to East Riding Full Council calling for an explanation by the Leader of the Council about the “explosive” resignation letter from former East Riding Council Deputy Leader Cllr Mike Stathers.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park Restrict Public Access During Heat Wave
Yorkshire Wildlife Park will be closing its doors for the next two days as a result of the heat wave hitting the UK.
With temperatures set to reach record levels in the UK, the wildlife park is excluding visitors to allow staff to fully focus on the animals.
‘Look Up it’s Live’ – Powergrid Get Behind Farmers For Farm Safety Week
Northern Powergrid, the company responsible for the electricity network is supporting this year’s Farm Safety Week.
Running from 18 to 22 July the company are encouraging farmers and farm workers to ‘Look Up it’s Live’ and make sure they stay safe when working near overhead power lines.
Blue and Golds Suffer Disappointing Defeat To Promotion Hopefuls
The Blue and Golds slipped to a disappointing defeat last Saturday on a very warm afternoon at the Leisure Center.
They led for most of the first half but four tries, two of which were on either side of the interval sealed the points for one of the automatic promotion favourites.
Adam Pashby Shows Tenacity In Blistering Temperatures At Norwood
Eleven boundaries from talented youngster Adam Pashby helped Beverley Town Cricket Club secure maximum points against South Holderness CC. Beverley won the toss and opted to bat posting a score of 232, while Holderness in reply, was bowled out for just a 146. When Pashby came to the crease his side was in real trouble at 50-4. His job on walking out there in the heat was to rebuild and…
Celebrating Inspirational Women In Business Across The Region
Only one month remains to nominate the inspirational women in your life for the Women of Achievement Awards, with entries closing on Sunday 31 July.
Organised by not-for-profit networking group Women in Business Hull, the bi-annual awards celebrate the achievements of women who are setting the standard in business, blazing a trail for other women to follow in the workplace or making an outstanding contribution to the community.
Chameleon Business Interiors Completes Impressive Office Fit-Out For Latest Hull Arrival
Interior design, fit-out and furnishing specialist Chameleon Business Interiors has created a new workspace for payment technology provider Dojo at Hull’s @TheDock alongside Hull’s Central Dry Dock and C4DI.
Dojo, which recently ranked in the top 10 best UK workplaces, is the latest business to move into C4DI in Hull’s Fruit Market, where work continues on its expansion.
Colour Run Is Back – Sign Up To Support Local Charities
The Colour Run is the perfect family event to be part of this summer!
Brought to you by Dove House the unique event promises a rainbow of fun for all and is open to everyone of all ages, no matter their fitness ability.
Beverley Town Cricket To Put Hard Yards In For Club And Local NHS
Beverley Town Cricket Club members will once again be putting in the hard yards as they look to raise funds for both club and the NHS.
Over 60 players, made up of girls, boys men and ladies will tackle a gruelling 40-mile hike. A challenge the club aims to complete in just 24 hours.
East Yorkshire Introduces Special Summer Timetables To Aid Service Reliability
Local bus company, East Yorkshire, has introduced its special summer timetables to help improve service across its network.
As of this week, the bus company will be introducing special summer timetables to weekday and Saturday buses on Services 54, 56 and 57 to reflect lower passenger demand in the summer months and to help improve service across the network.
Student Awarded Prestigious Diana Award For Volunteering Efforts
Bishop Burton College student Kieran Woodall is celebrating after being awarded a Diana Award for his services as a Covid vaccination volunteer during the pandemic.
Kieran was nominated for the prestigious award after volunteering over 800 hours in support of the nationwide Covid vaccination programme. This is the most hours volunteered by an under-18 in the country.
Queen’s Baton Relay Celebrated In The East Riding of Yorkshire
Hundreds of people lined the streets this morning as the East Riding welcomed the Queen’s Baton Relay through Beverley and Market Weighton.
The Baton’s journey started at Beverley Minster with the Mayor of Beverley, Cllr Linda Johnson, chairman of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, John Whittle and portfolio holder for economic investment, growth and tourism at the council, Cllr Jane Evison, present to send the first Batonbearer on their way towards Highgate.
Brick City – Beverley Art Gallery’s New Amazing LEGO Exhibition
After the huge success of last summer’s ‘Brick Wonders’ exhibition at Beverley Art Gallery, LEGO® will return to the Treasure House this month with ‘Brick City’.
The ‘Brick City’ Exhibition, created once again by Warren Elsmore, will be on display in Beverley Art Gallery from Saturday, 16 July until Saturday, 10 September, with free admission, and no need to book in advance.
TT Success For Beverley Sidecar Trio Isle of Man
Beverley-based racers have enjoyed a successful time on the track following the return to the Isle of Man after a 2-year wait for the TT races.
Three Beverley-based sidecar racers would compete with Gary Gibson and Tom Christie riding the all-new Beverley-built CES F2 chassis and Daryl Gibson partnering 17 times TT winner Dave Molyneux onboard the DMR KTM.
Barratt Developments Site Managers In Hull Recognised As Best In The Country
Two Barratt Developments site managers at the Yorkshire East division have won a top national award for the quality of the homes they are building in Hull.
Mark Greenley at Harrier Chase in Brough and Jamie Stephenson at Poppyfields in Cottingham have both won a Pride in the Job Quality Award from the National House Building Council (NHBC). These prestigious awards are known as the “Oscars of the housebuilding industry”.
Bishop Burton College Celebrates Student Success
Bishop Burton College hosted students, friends and family, industry partners and special guests for two celebration events to acknowledge student success at the Bishop Burton Arena.
The annual events are an opportunity to recognise and applaud the hard work and achievements of those students completing courses this Summer.
Queen’s Baton Relay – A Look At Seven Of The Inspirational People That Will Take Part
With Queen’s Baton Relay reaching East Yorkshire this week there will be 17 worthy Batonbearers for the East Riding.
Each Batonbearer has their own unique nomination story which gained selection to the Relay taking place on Wednesday, 13 July 2022 in Beverley and Market Weighton.
Mind Your Language As Action Men, Dead Bodies, Crisps And Nude Puppets Take Over ERT
Action men, dead bodies, potato crisps and what it’s like to be a man in the modern world when you don’t fit a macho stereotype, Big Boys Don’t Cry, from Opposable Thumb Theatre takes the stage at East Riding Theatre (ERT) on Saturday, July 16th.
For adults and teens, Big Boys Don’t Cry, is a bold, brilliant and hysterical production which pulls no punches,’ it premiered earlier this year at the London International Mime Festival.